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Sanidine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3

Sanidine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rhodochrosite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sanidine and Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Sanidine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.